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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jul 29, 1947

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Dutch Army Drives on in Sumatra Captures Coal Mine

Singapore reporting Dutch forces advance inland from Sumatra toward Valumbang have secured Petukit Avenu, the region's largest coal mine about 120 miles from Palembang. The Dutch push comes amid scattered reports of battles, troop movements, and civilian casualties in the area, with broader claims of Indonesian resistance and Allied concerns across the island chain.

Singapore Sumatra Valumbang Petukit Avenu Palembang

Fight erupts between police and gendarmes in Chastre

A violent clash between Pisinetethoo pridarmes and uniformed St potter in Chastre led to a large gendarmerie and police response. Police reported injuries among officers and “Sassy” yweancers as squads battled at the scene, with authorities seeking to calm escalating tensions.

Remaich

US hints at reviving Ruhr under Anglo American body

Moscow radio quotes a Pravda article claiming United States documents show US plans to revive the Ruhr by creating a special Anglo American body under US chairmanship to run German industry for five years. The piece says Britain and France were offered a costly Lataner scheme, and accepted the American terms.

London Moscow Pravda Acticle Ae United States Illeraliow Credita America Britain France

Low Production Blamed for Strikes and Mobilization

The Daily Worker reports that Bevin criticizes miners for low output amid wartime measures. The speech in Durham laments lack of labor support and notes two million workers withheld from participation in military and productive efforts.

London Wworker Bevin Durham

Evatt Meets MacArthur in Tokyo on Embass y Visit

Dr. Evatt conferred with General MacArthur at the American Embassy in Tokyo. The meeting reportedly discussed a tentative plan for Evatt’s future actions while no official announcement followed. The sessions were held at Dai Ichi office and the 10 day schedule was cancelled.

Tokyo Evatt General MacArthur Cribed Dai Ichi

Dr Evatt May Lead Soneral Assembly

Dr Evatt appears set to lead the Soneral Assembly as debate on the Pears treaty continues. The meeting in Flushing runs two hours with discussions on a range of doubtful points and a possible MacArthur rotation outcome.

DR. Evatt Amsarcinly Flushing Macarsjar Australia Altea Mac-Lunby Aida Sveti Brasil Tree Express

India swings toward Japan in parliament debate

The Constituent Assembly in New Delhi discusses government policy toward Japan, aiming to foster Asiatic interdependence. Reports from Montreal and Chicago Tribune correspondent Walter Simmons note India’s closer alignment with Japan and potential impact on domestic political structure and prices.

New Delhi Mond Montreal Chicago, Tribune Walter @Simmons Tia Japan Indie Frela Appouit API Tavion Council of Ministers Mentary

Pacific Bible Cargo Report Amid Marshall and Caro Line Trade

A fragment notes a cargo of Bibles on the Pacific bound for the Marshall and CARO line via the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. It mentions long voyages, past transfers, and new shipments starting amid work to freight the ships.

Bobton Mander Seta Marshall Caroline American Board of Cammiaseoners Forsign Ted

Company Profit Statement for Year Ended May

An APN summary states profits of the company for the year ended May 31. Directors report subject to audit. Digest cites eight years of data and provision for 97,274 in taxation.

RHP Weatra Eudit

Unclear excerpt hints at race results and standings

Fragmentary text references competitors or officials, including Groves and a stadium setting. Unable to determine concrete event, date, or outcome from readable details.

Anglo Soviet trade talks breakdown reported in Britain

Reports from London state that Anglo Soviet trade talks collapsed amid disagreements on grain prices and credits. Britain reportedly balked at Moscow's demand to adjust 1941 credits and reduce interest, while Russia offered to supply substantial grain and coreables to ease a potential rift with Europe. The breakdown risks widening trade tensions and delays in resuming reciprocal arrangements.

Bw Radio Tata Denice Moscow Britain Russia Communist Party Dally Wesenanepe Bett Garverreent Soviet Union H Tautes Manchest | Guardian Europe London Orth Board of Trase Air Gatford Crippa Ixtalemant Mask Pep Coreaia Ehip al- Yinre Ue Sicilain Mort

Perth Welterweight Leo Heaney Triumphs in ATU Bout

In Singapore at New World Stadium yesterday Leo Heaney of Perth defeated Philippine fighter Bittling Bima by technical knockout in the ATU welterweight match. Heaney led on points when the referee halted the fight as Bima suffered injuries.

Singapore Manaay Perth Leo Heaney Bittling Bima Worl Stadium Heaney Teahea

Locke Wins Ohio Open In Columbus Golf Event

Locke defeats Jimmy Denmaral by five strokes at Columbus Open with 14 under par 274. This marks his seventh win in 12 rounds since April, adding 36,337 dollars to his earnings. Other details incomplete.

Doumele Ohio Stonday Bobby Geht Doles Jimmy Denmaral Thien Locke Apel

De Gaulle Attacks Soviet Union in Paris Speech

In a Paris address General de Gaulle assailed Soviet aims to control Europe and alleged Communist agitation in France. He warned that Russia seeks to dictate and that the Communist Party would curb French governance, urging unity and order.

Paris General de Gaulle Russia France Russi Accen Mumia Darteory Wey Walt IC Communist Party Duclos Union of Workers

China Seeks Half of Japanese Bullion and Metals

The Control Yuan demands China receive half of Japan's old bullion metals and cloth as reparations under a new constitutional framework. It urges use of funds to support Chinese currency and calls for China to participate in Japan's postwar occupation to curb militarism and monopolies.

China Wamking Control Yuan United States Senate Kee Alao Macksthur Japan

Africa to tread lightly at Canberra talks

Monday report from the New York Times notes South Africa will tread lightly at Canberra talks amid internal debate over leadership and Commonwealth influence in the Pacific. The Johannesburg Times suggests external pressure may shape Africa’s stance during the conference.

Africa Canberra Pretoria Anya Canherra Wicki Marana Amis Johannnaburg “Times Alatralia Pacific

Attlee to broadcast on national crisis

Prime Minister Attlee is expected to address the nation on the looming economic troubles. The Daily Express political correspondent notes Labour MPs are anxious over the crisis and pressure for action, with discussions slated for a Wednesday parliamentary meeting on staveoff measures.

London Attlee Daily Express Mouse of Comone Daily Mirror Biratattord Cripps Morrison Labour Party

Raid on Tel Aviv Office Sparks Immigration News

Armored men raided the Reuter office in Tel Aviv last night, gagged two staffers, and looted supplies. Reports say Israeli coast guard and naval parties checked vessels carrying migrants from London to Haifa and Cypriote ports, with several immigrant ships expected to arrive near Haifa.

Jerusalem Air If Reuterm Ofice Tel Aviv Sendle Jevelah el Aviv Londam Wit Illeun Marseillen Haifa J Vfny Cyprue Chae Zion Momesomara

Albanian Uprising Report Suppressed in Greece Circles

Greek government circles say an Albanian army uprising of about 1 200 officers was largely contained within barracks behind barbed wire. The alert followed claims tied to ex relief chief Radovitaikay and the Albanian president.

Athene Lin Start Mae Daily Herald Realiance 1 Radovitaikay

Fragmentary Tevertnpa Note on Ancestral Tale Found

A partially readable item notes a group of eight men and a later party discovery. The garbled text mentions a man and a sports insertion, with unclear names and places.

Tevertnpa Denen

Misty OCR Fragments Describe Event in Auckland

Fragmentary report from AP in Auckland mentions Lore Montgomery and a barge carved Glock. References a mayor, party, cameras clicking, and invitations amid unclear details about payments or purchases in New Zealand.

Auckland Lore Montgomery Cuigomey Jomary Meyar Party Emery Corey Mutteama Pitts Sealand

Miners Warn of Socialization Threat Ahead of Policy

Fragmentary text suggests miners discuss a German related issue on the eve of a political proposal. Mentions Esan, Mossy, Uwe Rube, and Ansarly Hecumlc with references to the future statue and owners. Warnings about returning mine property to previous owners or private capitalists.

Essan Mossy Minerv Alo Uwe Rube Alka Ansarly Hecumlc Volduntry Lo & Watement Squire

Refugee Movements Reported Near Soviet Border

A terse report from General Bac Arthur outlines daily refugee flows near the Soviet border amid American occupation. The document notes large numbers fleeing North Korea areas and cites 410,000 additional evacuees in changing conditions, with limited housing and resources impacting temporary camps and nearby facilities.

Washington Moonay North Koren Byuth Karte Gaseral Bac Larthur Fele Bens

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